Ask Lisa: Which is better for kids, chips or crackers?

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Jul 19, 2017 at 10:39 AMJul 19, 2017 at 10:39 AM

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Q: Settle a debate between my husband and me. He says there is no difference between putting Lays Potato Chips or snack crackers in our daughter’s lunch (she typically eats the large-sized Wheat Thins). Is there a difference?— J.A., Columbus, Ohio

A: The answer to your question can be found on the back (or side) of the package in the nutritional information.

One serving of the crackers has 140 calories, 2 grams of protein, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 5 grams of fat and 240 milligrams of sodium. The chips have 150 calories, 2 grams of protein, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 10 grams of fat and 180 milligrams of sodium.

As you can see, their nutritional profiles are fairly close, per serving. The choice is yours, but I would give the advantage to the crackers, because of its lower fat content and extra fiber, which is something kids often don’t have enough of in their diets.